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Calico Beans Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Soak beans separately in small bowls for 4 hrs or overnight; drain.
Step #2 Cook in separate pots, covering each with 2 inches of fresh cold water.
Step #3 Bring to a boil, covered, until barely tender, & let simmer, reduce heat, about 1 hr.
Step #4 Don't overcook.
Step #5 Drain & cool beans by plunging them in cool water to prevent the skins from splitting.
Step #6 Drain & set aside.
Step #7 Just before serving, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, mix onion, black pepper, oil, & cayenne pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
Step #8 Add beans, red pepper, & scallions; toss to mix.
Step #9 Divide among four lettuce-lined plates.
Step #10 --.
Enjoy the CALICO BEANS recipe